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SBE Chapter 37 is a group of broadcast engineers and multimedia technology professionals based in and near Washington, DC
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About SBE Chapter 37
SBE Chapter 37 is a local, Washington, DC-based professional organization of friendly radio, television, and multimedia technology professionals. Our group includes local, national, and international network technicians, consulting engineers, electronics manufacturers, and Federal employees working in media and broadcasting positions. If that describes you, you’re welcome to attend one of our meetings or join our group!
Most of our members live, work, or have roots in Washington, DC or the nearby Maryland or Virginia Suburbs. We meet most months to exchange ideas, increase our skill levels, and (sometimes) just to socialize. Chapter 37 is part of the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE), the only organization devoted to the advancement of all levels and types of broadcast engineering. With nearly 5,000 members and 114 local chapters worldwide, the SBE provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and the sharing of information to help media professionals keep pace with our rapidly changing industry. The SBE amplifies the voices of broadcast engineers by validating skills with professional certification, offering educational opportunities to maintain and expand those skills, and speaking out on technical regulatory issues that affect how you work.
Regardless of your area of broadcast interest, you are sure to find a warm welcome at the Washington DC Chapter of the Society of Broadcast Engineers. Please join us at our next meeting and try us out for size. We hope you will enjoy your visit.
SBE Chapter 37 Current Events
From: Brooks Pierce
What: SBE Law Update
When: April 1, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Where: Virtual Zoom Meeting - Register Here
Sponsor: YellowTec
The SBE is an advocate for its members on regulatory and legislative issues at the FCC, NTIA, Capitol Hill, and beyond that affect broadcast engineers. The Society's focus on these issues is driven by the SBE Board, Government Relations Committee, Regulatory Counsel, as well as interested members like you.
Our April meeting will feature Noah Hock, part of SBE's Regulatory Counsel team from Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP (Brooks Pierce). Brooks Pierce is a Raleigh, NC based law firm that serves businesses, government, non-profit institutions, trade associations and individuals. As outlined below, The Regulatory Counsel team is highly experienced with broadcast technical regulatory issues. We anticipate discussing SBE's current legislative issues.
SBE Chapter 37 Recent Events
With James O’Neal and Walt Lindblom of National Capital Radio & Television Museum
With Ted Hand, CPBE, 8-VSB, AMD, ATSC3, DRB and Mike Palmer of Society of Broadcast Engineers
SBE News
- SBE Releases Broadcast Station Self-Inspection Guides for LPFM StationsThe Society of Broadcast Engineers has released the latest addition to the Broadcast Station Self-Inspection Guides. The new document covers low-power FM (LPFM) stations. The SBE released the AM, FM and TV Guides in 2024. Read more…
- SBE 2025 Membership Drive Runs March 1 to May 31With the theme Expand Your Professional Horizon, the SBE will launch the 2025 Membership Drive on March 1, 2025, running through May 31, 2025. As with Membership Drives in previous years, SBE members are encouraged Read more…
- SBE 2025 Leadership Development Course Set for August 6-8The Society of Broadcast Engineers will hold the 2025 SBE Leadership Development Course August 6-8, 2025, in Washington, DC. This three-day course is an intensive study of successful leadership and management, designed specifically for broadcast Read more…
- Nomination Committee Seeks Candidates for 2025 SBE ElectionsThe annual election of officers and directors to the national SBE Board of Directors will take place this summer. The SBE Nominations Committee seeks qualified candidates who are voting members (Member, Senior, Fellow or the Read more…
- The SBE @ the 2025 NAB ShowSBE Ennes Workshop @ the NAB Show: April 4-5 NAB Show: April 5-9, 2025 Las Vegas, Nevada Quick Links Register for the NAB Show (SBE members: Use the SBE code SBENAB25 for a free exhibits-only Read more…
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